YEMEN Press Agency

Industry Minister stresses on strengthening environmental protection measures

SANAA, Aug. 23 (YPA) – Minister of Industry and Trade Abdulwahab al-Durra on Friday directed the specialists in the ministry and its offices in the provinces to coordinate with the Environment Protection Authority when issuing licenses for projects.

Al-Durra stressed the importance of strengthening environmental protection measures in various industrial projects and studying the environmental impact of all industrial projects.

The Minister also directed the industry sector to prepare a memorandum of understanding between the ministry and the Environmental Protection Authority, which includes mechanisms of cooperation and supervision over projects.

 

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